Suma capsule

Suma (pfaffia paniculata) is the dried root of a ground vine that grows in tropical rain forests of South America. Suma was introduced to this country as "Brazilian Ginseng" in order to capitalize on ginseng’s reputation. Suma is known as Para Toda which means "for all things," since the indigenous peoples of the Amazon region have used the root of suma for generations as an energy and rejuvenating tonic as well as a general cure-all for many types of illnesses. Suma has also been used as an aphrodisiac. For more suma information. You can increase energy with an excellent doctor-formulated multivitamin product.

Suma, 500 mg Source Naturals

Suma is a member of the amaranth family and has been used for centuries among the native people of Brazil as a herb that provides more energy. Suma roots contain the important biological constituents pfaffic acid and pfaffosides.




Suma Supplement Facts:
Suma Root (Pfaffia paniculata)
Suggested Use: 1 or 2 suma tablets in the morning.
Suma daily value not established.

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What Does the Suma Research Say?
Human studies with suma have not been published in the western medical literature. However, a rodent study provides a hint that suma does have sexual enhancement potential. Sexually potent and sexually sluggish/impotent male rats were treated orally with different amounts of damiana and suma fluid extracts (0.25, 0.50, 1.0 ml/kg). While having no effect on the copulatory behavior of sexually potent rats, both plant extracts--singly or in combination--improved the copulatory performance of sexually sluggish/impotent rats. The highest dose of either extract (1 ml/kg) (as well as the combination of 0.5 ml/kg of each extract) increased the percentage of rats achieving ejaculation and significantly the time between ejaculations. The researchers say: These results seem to support the folk reputation of Turnera diffusa and Pfaffia paniculata as sexual stimulants."
   Other studies have shown that suma inhibits the growth of leukemia, stimulates the immune system, and has a beneficial effect on sickle cell disease.

Mechanism of Action of Suma
How suma works as a sex stimulant is currently not known. The root of suma contains saponins including a group of novel chemicals called pfaffosides, as well as glycosides, nortriperpenes and beta-ecdysones. One study in rodents hints that suma raises levels of hormones (see below).

Suma side effects and Cautions
Suma has not been associated with any serious adverse reactions. However, comprehensive safety studies have not been undertaken.

Suma Availability and Dosage
Suma is typically sold as a tea, tincture, powder, or as capsules. Most capsules of suma contain 500 mg of the powder. A typical dosage is 500 or 1,000 mg morning and midday.

Suma research
Effects of Pfaffia paniculata (Brazilian ginseng) extract on macrophage activity.
Life Sci. 2006 Feb 16;78(12):1287-92. Laboratory of Experimental Oncology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Zootechny, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
The roots of suma have been indicated for the treatment of several diseases and as an analgesic and antiinflamatory drug. The aim of this study was to investigate experimentally the effects of the methanolic extract of suma roots on macrophage activity. Male mice received, by gavage, once a day, different doses (100, 250, or 500 mg/kg) of the methanolic extract of suma or filtered water, as control, for 10 days. Macrophage activity was evaluated through the phagocytosis index (PI), spreading index (SI), production of peroxide oxigen and nitric oxide. The peritoneal cells were activated with ip inoculation of Ehrlich ascitic cells, 24 h before the macrophage harvesting. The methanolic extract raised significantly the SI of mice from group of 500 mg/kg in comparison with the control group and group of 100 mg/kg. This raise of SI possibly induced the higher phagocytic activity observed in the experimental situation. Increased macrophage activity may be one of the effects contributing to inhibition of the Ehrlich ascitic tumor growth in mice.

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